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Solicitation 3D-14-A-0098 Responses to Supplier Inquiries (2)

Will USPS accept alternate tread pattern that exhibits proven tractive traits similar or greater than that offered by Goodyear?

· Yes, proposals for alternate tread patterns will be accepted.

In a response to a previously asked question, you stated that bead repair was acceptable. While minor abrasion and spot repair is generally acceptable for high-cost bus, medium and heavy duty radial tires, it is usually not performed with smaller diameter, less costly passenger-class radials unless bead repair was meant to imply only cleaning, buffing and minor filling to accommodate an effective air seal. Please clarify if the response was to include bead rubber splicing.

· Bead rubber splicing is not included.

What percentage or ratio of USPS tires subject to this solicitation are tubeless v. tubed?

· 100% of USPS tires are tubeless.

Regarding proposal response documents… are the required response documents (eg: Part 3 Provision) available with formats that are PC editable?

· PS Form 8203 (which requires completion of blocks 14, 16 and 27a-c) and the Solicitation (which requires completion of information on pages 6-8) must remain in the current pdf format. Handwritten or typed responses are acceptable.

· Attachment #4 - Pricing Matrix and Attachment #10 - eBuy2 Integration Evaluation Questions are currently in editable excel formats.

Attachment #1 under Marking states that the date stamp should reflect month and year of the retread operation. The Federal DOT and common industry standard is week and year of retread operation. Clarify please.

· The date stamp of retread operation should reflect Federal DOT and common industry standard, thereby week and year should be reflected.

What is the investment to get started with EDI and what kind of platform is required IE; web based or software and what is the cost?

· Ebuy2 is a web based application. The Postal Service does not determine pricing for EDI, it usually is determined by a third party supplier that provides the service.

Are both the primary vendor and subcontractors required to participate with eBuy2?

· The vendor(s) receiving the award will be required to participate in eBuy2. Subcontractors must have the capability to provide Delivery Receipts upon which the eBuy catalog is based.

When a PO for retreads is issued by a location, how is it routed?

· PO is generated subsequent to the delivery of the retread tires less the scrap casings.

Can we bid on only certain retreads sizes or do we have to bid all?

· Bids must be provided for all tires sizes identified in Attachment #1 - Statement of Work.

How many tractor and trailers are owned by the USPS and where are the service locations?

· Available information by geographic region is attached (Q&A2 trucktires.xls) for USPS tractors, spotter and trailers

Can solicitation response date extension be granted?

· Submission of solicitation responses has been extended to COB July 3, 2014 1700ET